I forgot to add that in addition to the fine suggestions by Mark & Mike, there was some discussion about Torque
Converters captured on the tech page in which Don Dulmage noted he used Frank Lupos Dynamc Converters.
https://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/techstuff.html
Thanks,
Gary H,
-------Original Message-------
As noted by a builder "There are several type of engine rebuilds. You can rebuild an engine to strictly stock OEM
specs
and NOS or equivalent aftermarket parts. Or, you can performance a stock rebuild and use upgraded components so
the
engine package performs at its best. Select your parts carefully...." (no date on article so old prices)
https://www.cartechbooks.com/blogs/techtips/rebuildbigblockmoparbasics/
There was also a book written by a former member of this group called "Old Reliable The Practical 440 Race Motor"
but I
don't know if it is still available. As of 2019 this was the status:
https://1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/oldreliable.html
Maybe someone on this mail list knows more about this book and contacting Don Dulmage.
There also are these old books. Some stuff has changed in the decades since they were written. You can look them
up
Big-Block Mopar Engines (How to Rebuild) by Don Taylor
How to Build Max-Performance Mopar Big-Blocks by Andy Finkbeiner
How to Rebuild the Big-Block Mopar by Arvid Svendsen
Big Block Mopar Performance by Chuck Senatore
There are some "rebuild" series on You Tube, for example:
Joe's Garage 383 Engine Rebuild Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYxaId3ZWf4
Lastly, here is a time lapse video on rebuilding a 383 in less than 5 minutes! :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEYTeZ1Rwic
Thanks,
Gary H.
> -------Original Message-------
> From: 'Fred Arias' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar Mail List Clubhouse
>
> got it thankx I will call both Dougs and Hughes..
>
> On Monday, October 25, 2021, 04:37:44 PM MDT,
> <62-65-mail-list-club wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am reposting this email for Fred with a revised subject line that
> will hopefully catch some attention.
>
> Thanks to Mike for his suggestions. :)
>
> Gary H.
> 62-65 Admin. hat on
>
> > -------Original Message-------
> > From: Michael <
> > To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx < >
> > Subject: Re: Two 1962 Plymouths
> > Sent: Oct 25 '21 06:59
>
> >
> > I recommend Dougs headers and for a cam I would contact Hughes
> engines
> > (Mopar specialists). You should also consider a different torque
> > converter.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > On 10/24/2021 11:53 PM, 'Fred Arias' via The 1962 to 1965 Mopar
> Mail
> > List Clubhouse wrote:
> >
> > > Hey guys, I need some help. I have a 63 polara w 383 and 727
> trans.
> > > The switch was done years ago and I believe the rear is 4:10. I
> will
> > > be rebuilding the motor this winter and i am wondering what a
> good
> > > cam and or lifters would be. Also any ones thoughts on headers
> would
> > > help as well. Also I am looking for the stock bench seat with
> center
> > > arm rest and rear ash trays for another polara that I have.
> > >
> > > Thankx in advance
> > >
> >